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H129 PAW

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests49 (35 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

343,125 mi
Last recorded343,125 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH129 PAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

35 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 343,125 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2025 104,749 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 104,749 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 399,780 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 101,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 101,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective Ball joint bolts/nuts (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 337,836 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 94,004 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 94,004 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine COMING FROM SUMP PLUG (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 335,509 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 60,342 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 60,341 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 335,116 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 335,076 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all steel pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 57,464 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 57,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 334,442 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 334,424 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill area excessivly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end lock nut not securing track rod end

Offside Track rod end loose on steering rack arm

Pass 27 Mar 2020 59,345 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16C 104/102 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Strut top mounting has play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/16C 104/102 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 56,345 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16C 104/102 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Strut top mounting has play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/16C 104/102 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 327,769 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 327,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 53,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 317,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT, Inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT, Outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT, Inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread, Outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 317,589 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected Seized (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT, Inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT, Outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT, Inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread, Outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,654 miles

eml,glow plug,service warning light on at time of test

engine misfiring during test

Fail 14 Mar 2018 51,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

eml,glow plug,service warning light on at time of test

engine misfiring during test

Pass 15 Jan 2018 311,694 miles

under body has been greased

Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,825 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 306,719 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 47,380 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 303,389 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2015 298,189 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 43,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 43,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 292,785 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,753 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 287,131 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,398 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 279,234 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 273,604 miles

inner drive shaft boot leaking

slight rust on arch not all through

Pass 15 Mar 2010 264,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake pad light malfuntioning

n/s/r fog lamp lens cracked.

o/s rear reversing lens cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2009 250,807 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 250,806 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2008 238,761 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 222,285 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 222,285 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Middle box exhaust blowing slightly. †Section from front pipe.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 187,058 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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H129 PAW is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 49 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 106,533 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H129 PAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H129 PAW is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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